Two Lowcountry nonprofits focused on providing affordable housing have combined to form a larger organization with more resources.

The merger of East Cooper Habitat for Humanity and Charleston Habitat for Humanity took effect Sept. 1, according to a joint announcement.

“By working together, we will build more homes, complete more critical repairs, and expand our programs to reach more families in need,” said Lynn Bowley , the incoming CEO of the newly unified Charleston Habitat for Humanity .

The merged organization is based at 731 Meeting St. on the peninsula, which also is the site of the Charleston Habitat ReStore retail outlet.

The East Cooper Home Store will continue to operate at 469 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant.

Kevin Brokes , former executive di

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